The first mistrial, retrial decision, and final verdict.
The procedural outcomes are recorded separately from the parties' allegations and the experts' interpretations.
- E20 / Court outcome
The first trial ends in a mistrial
The first jury did not return a verdict. A mistrial was declared on July 1, 2024.
- E37 / Court outcome
The appellate decision allowing retrial
The Supreme Judicial Court allowed the case to proceed after the first mistrial.
- E21 / Court outcome
The June 18, 2025 verdict
Read was acquitted of the death-related charges and convicted of operating under the influence.
